Thread: Disposable Straight

I saw this disposable straight razor in a store a few months ago, it cost the equivalent of 1 USD. It is manufactured by "Lord" which I believe are an egyptian company.

The plastic is blue in colour and the blade is not replaceable. In many ways it is the worst of all choices, a disposable razor that is perhaps not easy to use and contains more plastic landfill than the usual disposable razor.

But here's the thing, it gave a great shave, perhaps a very simple and inexpensive way for people to try a straight razor shave.

I may be the new guy, but I know what's up...

Originally Posted by easyace

I saw this disposable straight razor in a store a few months ago, it cost the equivalent of 1 USD. It is manufactured by "Lord" which I believe are an egyptian company.

The plastic is blue in colour and the blade is not replaceable. In many ways it is the worst of all choices, a disposable razor that is perhaps not easy to use and contains more plastic landfill than the usual disposable razor.

But here's the thing, it gave a great shave, perhaps a very simple and inexpensive way for people to try a straight razor shave.

So it behaves more like a straight than a shavette? Could you strop it to prolong the life of the edge??
I have thought that if I were to have a shorty it would have a long tang, ie have the heel end ground into a longer tang rather than chopping the toe end off.

I have never shaved with a shavette, so can't really compare. The only difference that I noticed was the weight, it was of course much lighter. But I managed to shave without any irritation from undue pressure.

I did a three pass shave, I will use it again and try stropping when it feels like it's no longer cutting.